Associate Product Developer
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
Overview
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Crocs is built on inherent simplicity and people-purposed, imaginative innovation. Our culture thrives on those who can think big, act fast and collaborate with ease. We’re looking for an Associate Product Developer to join us in crafting the vision for our future; to inspire, ideate, collaborate and create.
The Associate Product Developer will be responsible for developing projects involving colors and graphics on carryover products and supporting the development of new designs on assigned projects. The Associate Product Developer will work with and support both the Mainline and Partnerships Product Team to develop a wide range of products. This role will also be a contributor to calendar and process improvement, and achieve product objectives around aesthetic, cost and quality within the necessary timeline.
What You'll Do
- Support the product development process from product brief inception to production start.
- Support the various development timelines to ensure key results are met and dates are achieved.
- Responsible for supporting the product sampling processes. This includes submitting accurate and timely sample requests, managing development samples, and documenting and communicating any necessary revisions and approvals.
- Basic understanding of Crocs’ varied personalization products, including materials, construction, sourcing, and costing.
- Maintain clear distributed team communication regarding the product development status. This includes written, verbal, and system driven data management and communication.
- Work with current and potential suppliers on existing product capabilities as well as innovative new solutions.
- Ability to help improve or establish new process as needed.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 2+ years of relevant product experience.
- Basic conceptual understanding and ability to explain theories, practices, and procedures within the product development process.
- Proven project management skills.
- Ability to help establish or improve process.
- Be a problem solver, who can work independently, and deal with ambiguity.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Some domestic and international travel may be required.
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Associate Product Developer 
Salary or Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Denver